Terms & conditions.

I, the undersigned, hereby undertake to abide by the Constitution and the Acceptable Use Policy of the Geländewagen Club of Southern Africa.

Opinions and conduct on Club channels

The opinions expressed on any of the media channels belong to the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Geländewagen Club or its Committee members. Members are obliged not to make any defamatory statements, infringe, or authorise infringement of any legal right. The Committee of the Geländewagen Club will therefore not take any liability for such statements included in WhatsApp messages or emails. In the event of any damages or liabilities arising, the member is fully responsible for the content of their messages.

Use of personal information

I hereby grant the Geländewagen Club of Southern Africa approval, as a Club member, to use the personal information I have provided for its member database, Club communications, online meetings, WhatsApp group(s), any written communication, and possible publication in social media channels. I may remove myself from any digital communication group at any time.

Assumption of risk

I understand and appreciate that all events or activities involving or associated with the driving of motor vehicles, whether of a competitive or social nature, and the attendance of any function or event associated therewith, involve or carry with them certain inherent risks and dangers, including the loss of or damage to property or personal injury, including the risk of injury, disability and/or death. I acknowledge that, with an awareness and appreciation of the risks, dangers and perils attendant upon such activities, I voluntarily and freely agree to run and assume the risks, perils and dangers associated with such activities and pastimes in line with the principle of volenti non fit injuria (the voluntary assumption of risk), the meaning of which I am acquainted with.

I acknowledge that I participate, whether actively or passively, in events, outings and functions, whether of a social or competitive nature, nothing excluded, which may be arranged, staged, held or organised by the aforesaid Club or any other organisations or persons connected therewith, whether individually named or not, or as a group, entirely at my own risk.

Exclusion of liability

I acknowledge and agree that neither the Club, its office bearers, members or officials, or member clubs, nor any promoter, organiser, guarantor and/or sponsor of any competition, event or function in which I may participate, or the owners of the property or premises on which a competition, event or function is held, or (save as is expressly provided for herein) any government, provincial or municipal body and their respective agents, officials, servants or representatives, shall be liable under any circumstances for any damages which may be suffered by me or any person associated with me, which shall include, but not be limited to, any damage to any vehicle or property, or damage done by or occasioned by any vehicle entered by, driven or ridden by me, or upon which I may be conveyed, during the course of my participation in any event, competition or function.

Waiver of claims

I hereby waive and abandon any and all claims of whatsoever nature which I may have (save as is expressly provided for herein), which shall extend to any claim for personal injury, whether fatal or otherwise, or any other loss of whatsoever kind which may be sustained or suffered by me, my heirs, executors, successors in title or dependants, or that of any person conveyed in or riding on or upon any motor vehicle whatsoever (save as is expressly provided for herein), and whether caused during any competition or practice run, or while the said vehicle is on any road or area forming part of a track or route or any deviation therefrom, or any approach, by whatever means such damage, injury or loss may be caused or suffered; even though this may have in any respect been caused by or contributed to by the wilful act, neglect or default of any official, agent, servant, member or representative of the Club, its affiliates or any other organisation named or as contemplated herein, including the promoter, organiser, guarantor or sponsor of the said competition or event, or the owners of the property or premises upon which the competition, event or function is held.

Indemnity

I hereby agree to and undertake to indemnify and hold harmless, in respect of any such claim, the Club, its office bearers or members, affiliates, SAMCA, the promoter, organiser, guarantor, sponsor or facilitator of any event, competition or function aforesaid, as well as the owners of any property or premises upon which the said competition or event is held, together with any government, provincial or municipal body and their respective agents, officials, servants and representatives. The aforesaid shall apply irrespective of whether any vehicle is on any road or area forming part of a track or route, or any deviation therefrom, or any approach, by whatever means such damage, injury or loss may be caused or occasioned.